Hazlitt Arts Centre
A concert hall was erected in 1869 using old stone columns
from the former market site. The hall was renamed the Hazlitt
Theatre after William Hazlitt, a local man who found fame as an
essayist and is widely regarded as the founder of modern dramatic
criticism.
Maidstone entertainment was viewed as the rural alternative to
London's West End. Hazlitt's father - also William - was a Preacher
in Maidstone's first non-conformist church dated 1736, which is on
the right of Market Buildings.
Situated behind the Hazlitt Theatre in Market Buildings, the
Corn Exchange was built in 1835. It now houses a
shopping arcade for specialty boutiques and The Exchange, a hall
for concerts and performances.
Today the Hazlitt Arts Centre offer a varied and
exciting programme ranging from contemporary drama, ballet and
opera to mainstream and alternative comedy, children's drama
and the traditional Christmas pantomine.
Call the Box Office on 01622 758611 to request a
current programme or collect one from the Town Hall Visitor
Information Centre.
Where is it?
Hazlitt Arts Centre
Earl Street
Maidstone
ME14 1PL
Tel: 01622 758611
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